We prepped these chicken fajita meal prep lunch bowls last weekend and since then lunches have become deliciously easy. The moment we dug into these, all of us had this saaaaay whaaaat look on our faces that just can’t be explained in words. You just have to taste it to believe it!

But really why am I doing so much meal prep these days?

Because my days are busy busy busy now. I know I end up cooking every day for the blog because there are so many new recipes I want to bring to you. But my cooking times are random and I suck at planning and organizing my life. So when I know I have these ready in the fridge and the microwave is going to do the remaining work, I can just sit back and work.

I’ve made some changes from the way I cooked and prepped all my other meal prep recipes because we had some amazing inputs from all of you for our chicken burrito meal prep boxes. I love it when you guys share your ideas and suggestions. It just makes me feel like you are talking to me too and its not just a one way street.

Some of you complained about the use of plastic ziplocks to marinate the chicken and others suggested using glass containers instead of plastic to prep these meals. Makes so much sense! So I searched around and found these amazing glass meal prep containers that are sturdy, durable, microwaveable, fridge friendly and definitely the way to go.

Lets just go over the details for a sec.

Can you grill chicken fajitas?

Absolutely! I cooked these chicken fajitas and peppers on a skillet but you can just as easily use whole chicken breasts or thighs, season them and grill them. Once they are grilled, you can slice them for these meal prep bowls. Same with the veggies!

What spices go into the seasoning for these chicken fajita meal prep lunch bowls?

For seasoning these chicken fajitas and peppers, I like to use a combination of chilli powder, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, cumin and salt. You can easily swap this with store bought taco seasoning but I actually love using homemade seasoning so that I can control the spices.

Can fajitas be cooked in a skillet on the stove?

Absolutely! And I have directions to do that in the recipe section below. Cooking them on the stove takes anywhere between 10-15 minutes as the chicken is already cut into strips and cooks really fast.

How do you cook Quinoa?

Quinoa is actually super easy to cook and doesn’t take too long. You can cook it on the stove while you are cooking your chicken and peppers. Here’s the process to cook quinoa and some things to keep in mind:

Make sure to wash the quinoa thoroughly with water to get rid of the bitter taste. This step must not be skipped!

The ratio of quinoa to liquid is 1:2. Add washed quinoa and liquid to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 minutes till the quinoa has fluffed up and cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.

To make cilantro lime quinoa, we added lime juice and chopped cilantro (coriander) to it and mixed it together. This gives the quinoa a really nice, refreshing flavour and works really well with these chicken fajita meal prep lunch bowls.

Does that answer all our questions? I think we are ready to go! If you have any others tell me tell me tell me, and we’ll add your ideas to the list.

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Instructions

Chicken Fajita

To make the fajita seasoning, mix together chilli powder, cayenne pepper, cumin powder, ground pepper and salt in a bowl and set aside.

Start by adding half the fajita seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the chicken. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a pan and add the chicken to the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes till the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy.

Remove the chicken on a plate, and add onions and bell peppers to the pan. Add the remaining fajita seasoning and stir fry for 3-4 minutes on high heat.

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Meanwhile start cooking the quinoa. Start by washing it a few times in cold water. Add quinoa, two cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes till the quinoa is cooked through and soft and fluffy. Once the quinoa is cooked through, add lime juice and cilantro and mix.

Assembling the Meal Prep Bowls

To assemble the chicken fajita meal prep lunch bowls, divide quinoa evenly into the bowls. Divide the chicken and peppers on top. Let them cool slightly before placing the lids on top and refrigerating.

To serve, remove the lid on the containers and heat them in the microwave. Top with your favourite topping and enjoy!

Notes

Please remove the lid of the boxes before microwaving

Avocados and Guacamole work great with this recipe but I recommend buying them separately and using them fresh

Hey Kortney, you can leave out the quinoa and use cauliflower rice instead. I know onions and peppers aren’t too keto friendly either but they add a ton of flavour. So you can reduce their quantity to make these keto friendly.

I just made this and it is excellent. I have never thought to make my quinoa this way – delicious!!! The chicken is so flavourful and it took no time at all. This will go on my rotation for sure!!! Thanks

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I’m Richa, the cook, writer and photographer behind this little blog. I’ve grown up in the kitchen along side my mum and grandmothers and conversations in my family are always about the next meal. I’ve picked up their love for food along the way, and with this blog, I share my food story with you.